Robot arm aims for perfect knee ligament repair

NCT ID NCT04183803

Recruiting now Disease control Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a robot can help surgeons place bone tunnels more accurately during ACL reconstruction. Thirty patients with torn ACLs will receive standard surgery, but the robot guides where the tunnels are drilled. The main goal is to see if the robot's planned position matches the actual position after surgery. If it works, this could lead to more consistent and successful ACL repairs.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Rosa robot guidance for tunnel placement
What this could lead to: If successful, this could make ACL surgery more precise, potentially leading to better knee function and faster recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 30 participants. The robot may not improve outcomes significantly, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT INJURIES

Contacts and locations

Locations

CHU Amiens
RECRUITING

Amiens, 80054, France

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